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Business Phone: 320-848-6266 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624
N14800
Hydraulic Flail Mower
48MH
60MH
(Originating w/Serial Number 05-100)
(Also Includes Years 2002, 2003, 2004)
Model Number: _________________
Serial Number: __________________
Date of Purchase: ________________
650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342
72MH
90MH
Specialized
Equipment, Inc.
June, 2011
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- Page 1 Hydraulic Flail Mower 48MH 60MH 72MH 90MH Operator’s Manual & Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 05-100) (Also Includes Years 2002, 2003, 2004) Model Number: _________________ Serial Number: __________________ Date of Purchase: ________________ Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street - PO Box 337 - Hector, MN 55342...
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Page 2: Warranty Policy
The warranty policy begins upon delivery of the unit to the original customer. All Loftness products have a one (1) year warranty policy. If any Loftness product is used as a rental unit, the warranty period extends for only 30 days from the delivery date to the original customer. - Page 3 650 South Main Street Hector, MN 55342 USA loftness.com 320-848-6266 US & Canada 800-828-7624 International: 320-848-6266 Fax: 320-848-6269 Parts Fax: 320-848-6055 E-mail: info@loftness.com Web Address: www.loftness.com WARRANTY REGISTRATION Dealer No.: Dealer Phone: Dealer Name: Shipping Address: Mailing Address: State: Zip: City: Invoice No.:...
- Page 5 650 South Main Street Hector, MN 55342 USA loftness.com 320-848-6266 US & Canada 800-828-7624 International: 320-848-6266 Fax: 320-848-6269 Parts Fax: 320-848-6055 E-mail: info@loftness.com Web Address: www.loftness.com WARRANTY REGISTRATION Dealer No.: Dealer Phone: Dealer Name: Shipping Address: Mailing Address: State: Zip: City: Invoice No.:...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Hydraulic Flail Mower Table of Contents Section 1 – Safety Page Safety Instructions ................................1-1 Safety Instructions for Operation............................ 1-2 Section 2 - Operating Operating Instructions ..............................2-1 Set-up ....................................2-1 Section 3 – Maintenance Lubrication .................................. - Page 8 * Fax: 320-848-6269 * Toll Free: 1-800-828-7624 Dear Customer: Thank you for your decision to purchase a Hydraulic Flail Mower from Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. It has been designed to provide years of profitable and dependable service. To ensure maximum performance of your mower, it is mandatory that you thoroughly study the owner’s manual and follow its recommendations.
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Page 9: Section 1 - Safety
Section Safety... - Page 10 WARNING Because of the potential safety hazard to eyes from hydraulic leaks and/or flying debris, “USE OF PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY” for operator and others in the work area. Due to the possible danger of flying debris, it is “ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY that IMPACT- RESISTANT SHIELDING”...
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Page 11: Safety Instructions
Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Safety Instructions DANGER: (white lettering background) Indicates am imminently hazardous Safety First situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to Accidents can be prevented by recognizing the the most extreme situations typically for machine causes or hazards before an accident occurs, and components which, for functional purposes,... -
Page 12: Safety Instructions For Operation
Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Safety Instructions Continued Become familiar with and know how to use all safety devices and controls on the mower before Safety First Continued: attempting to operate the unit. Know how to stop the unit before starting it. 4. - Page 13 Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Safety Instructions Operation Maintenance Continued: Because of the potential safety hazard to eyes from hydraulic leaks and/or flying debris, USE advice to determine if he can safely operate a PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR machine. ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY for operator and others in the work area.
- Page 14 Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Operation Safety Continued: DO NOT allow ANY people or animals within 1000 feet of the work area while operating this WARNING: machine. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not THOROUGHLY clear the work area of ALL carry passengers.
- Page 15 Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Operation Safety Continued: Be sure the rotor has stopped completely before checking knives. Be especially careful not to touch attachment parts which might be hot from operation. Allow such parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust, or service.
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Page 17: Section 2 - Operating
Section Operating... - Page 18 WARNING Because of the potential safety hazard to eyes from hydraulic leaks and/or flying debris, “USE OF PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY” for operator and others in the work area. Due to the possible danger of flying debris, it is “ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY that IMPACT- RESISTANT SHIELDING”...
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Page 19: Set-Up
Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Operating and Set-up Instructions Equipment Set-up: Operating: Attachment to Loader Using Standard Universal The Loftness Hydraulic Flail Mower is an effective, Mounting Plate: reliable machine used for maintaining grass and controlling weeds. For best results, operate the •... -
Page 21: Section 3 - Maintenance
Section Maintenance... - Page 22 WARNING Because of the potential safety hazard to eyes from hydraulic leaks and/or flying debris, “USE OF PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY” for operator and others in the work area. Due to the possible danger of flying debris, it is “ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY that IMPACT- RESISTANT SHIELDING”...
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Page 23: Lubrication
Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Maintenance The Loftness Flail Mower uses slotted adjustments on the rear roller to allow an infinite cutting height Lubrication: adjustment from 0 to 4-1/2”. To adjust the height of cut: The operation and component lifetimes of this... - Page 24 Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Maintenance 19) Re-torque screws after hammering. 11) Recheck screw torque after initial run-in, and General Service Continued: periodically thereafter, repeat steps 4, 5 & 6 if loose. 5) Apply a thread-locking compound to the nut and 12) Check alignment of the pulleys.
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Page 25: Storage
Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Maintenance • Paint all parts that are worn or rusted. Rotor Removal (Mower in Upside Down • Store mower in a clean dry place. Position) Continued: 5) Remove the nuts and lock washers on Beginning of the Season the (2) 1/2”... -
Page 26: Trouble Shooting
Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Maintenance Continued Trouble shooting: WARNING: When high pressure fluid escapes, it can be almost invisible, yet have enough pressure to penetrate the skin and enter the blood stream. Never attempt to use hands to search for suspected oil leak. If injured by escaping fluid, consult a doctor at once! Serious reaction or infection can occur if proper medical treatment is not obtained immediately. -
Page 27: Torque Chart
Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Torque Charts Minimum Hardware Tightening Torques In Foot Pounds (Newton-Meters) for Normal Assembly Applications Inches Hardware and Lock Nuts SAE Gr. 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 Lock Nuts Nominal Unplated Plated Unplated Plated Unplated Plated Grade... - Page 28 Owner’s Manual (Hydraulic Flail Mower) Torque Charts Minimum Hardware Tightening Torque Inch Pounds for Normal Assembly Applications Metric Hardware and Lock Nuts Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 Lock Nuts Nominal Unplated Plated Unplated Plated Unplated Plated Class 8 Size W/ZnCr W/ZnCr W/ZnCr...
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Page 29: Section 4 - Service Parts
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Page 31: Ordering Service Parts
Return of parts for either warranty or incorrect parts received, must have a “Return of Materials Authorization” (RMA) number. Call Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. service department for this return number. To receive this number, you will need your “Sales Order, Invoice and Part Numbers” with quantities of parts to be returned. - Page 32 4141: Red Reflectors - (2) required N13863: Danger Flying Debris – (1) required 4189: Warning – Rotating Parts – (1) required N13872: Rotation Direction – (1) required 4256: Caution-Do Not Start - (1) required N26973: Loftness Horizontal Medium – (1) required 4256 N26973 4137 4135...
- Page 46 Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street • PO Box 337 • Hector, MN 55342 Tel: 320.848.6266 • Fax: 320.848.6269 • Toll Free: 1.800.828.7624 Printed in USA © Loftness 2008...
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